Taxonomy Archives: Alabama

August 7, 2017

SELC Calls for Submissions for Phil Reed Environmental Writing Awards

Charlottesville, VA—The Southern Environmental Law Center is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Awards. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including readers...

July 26, 2017

Trump Administration Launches Bid to Strip Protection from South’s Rivers, Lakes, and Streams

Washington, D.C.- The Southern Environmental Law Center released the following statement ahead of the Trump Administration’s expected move to formally repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule

July 20, 2017

Leaked Draft of Department of Energy’s Power Report Finds Grid is More Reliable Than Ever, Debunking

June 29, 2017

Committee’s Vote to Delay Ozone Rules Jeopardizes Health, Stymies Years of Progress

Charlottesville, VA – A Congressional committee voted to delay tougher ozone standards

June 27, 2017

Trump Administration’s Proposed Repeal of Clean Water Rule Poses Significant Threat to Water Quality

Washington, D.C. - The Southern Environmental Law Center released the following statement regarding today’s announcement of the Trump administration’s proposal to repeal

June 20, 2017

Federal court rules SELC, partner can proceed with Oxford wastewater violations claims

June 20, 2017

Federal Court Rules Conservation Groups Can Proceed with Oxford Wastewater Violation Claims

Oxford, AL- A federal court has ruled that the Southern Environmental Law Center and Coosa Riverkeeper can proceed with claims against the Oxford Tull C. Allen Wastewater Treatment Plant.

May 22, 2017

White House Budget Poses Threat to Health & Safety of Southern Communities

Washington, D.C. – The White House released its proposed budget calling for deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, and critical infrastructure investments, threa...

May 18, 2017

Alabama legislative hearing brings status of water plan to forefront

April 27, 2017

Despite Coastal Opposition, Trump Administration Aims to Open Atlantic to Offshore Drilling

Washington, D.C. – The Department of Interior announced plans to reconsider offshore drilling leases off the Atlantic Coast, despite fervent opposition from coastal communities.